100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

Whale of a time: families set to make the most of new park in new suburb

Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team.

Council mulls community hub in city centre

Sunshine Coast Council has set aside $300,000 to investigate a potential community facility that could be a “welcoming and vibrant” space in the Maroochydore More

‘Masterpiece’: what makes this the Coast’s best home

A horseshoe-shaped abode, a multi-generational home inspired by its landscape and a high-end landmark development have been recognised among the most highly acclaimed building More

Crackdown on feral pests and invasive weeds

Sunshine Coast Council has rolled out two new biosecurity programs targeting invasive weeds and feral animals, with a strong focus on early detection and More

One hundred defibrillators for Coast ambulances

Scores of new defibrillators are being rolled out to Sunshine Coast ambulances, giving paramedics more life-saving tech. One hundred of the devices are being delivered More

Jane Stephens: healing mind with body

When will we embrace the notion that the brain and the body are intrinsically linked – that there’s little delineation between mental and physical More

Sunday sesh to deliver nostalgic tunes as festival returns

A much-loved festival will return to the Sunshine Coast next month, promising an afternoon of live music, food and family fun. Pumicestone Rocks will take More

Construction is well underway for a new playground in one of the Sunshine Coast’s fastest-growing areas.

Whale Park is expected to open in April as the first park in Banya, a new suburb in the ever-growing Aura, by developer Stockland.

The park, on the corner of Lady Elliot Street and Great Keppel Way, will incorporate an ocean-themed design.

The park will feature a whale-themed playground, basketball half-court, a cycle loop and open green space.It will also be equipped with barbecue facilities, making it a go-to destination for a family get-together or birthday celebration.

There will also be an amenities block, including an accessible toilet.

Banya and Nirimba, pictured in August.

Stockland project director Josh Sondergeld said the park would provide locals with another great space to relax or play.

“It’s great to be working on another park for the growing Aura community,” he said.“Our residents value a healthy lifestyle, and Whale Park is another recreational space in Aura where families and children can enjoy the outdoors and stay active.“We look forward to celebrating the opening of the park with the community in the coming months.”There are 16 parks at Aura, including 11 playgrounds, two sports parks, two dog parks and scooter park.

There are more than 70km of completed cycling and walking paths, which is set to extend to 200km on completion.Stockland Aura is home to more than 8800 residents.

Help us deliver more news by registering for our free daily news feed. All it requires is your name and email. See SUBSCRIBE at the top of this article.

Subscribe to SCN’s free daily news email

This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
[scn_go_back_button] Return Home
Share